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Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,275

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $5,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,211

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $33,597
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Rear spoiler     479
Body kit     1,650
Navigation system     1,800
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Rear spoiler     310
Body kit     1,390
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 6,650 4,850 4,154
Options (change) 6,251 4,559 3,488
Destination 875 875 690
Total Price $35,275 $36,875 $40,894
Total Invoice $33,211 $34,715 $37,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,279
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,250
Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,275$36,875$40,894
Adjustments for Features0-225-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,275$36,650$40,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,211$34,715$37,775
Adjustments for Features0-212-314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,211$34,503$37,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,615$2,840$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-314

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelS40Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.7 in
Length176.2 in188.2 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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